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New York Casino Contracts 'Petri Dish of Corruption'

One lobbyist said his client wants to turn part of a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store into “‘a James Bond-type of Casino Royale".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/13/2023

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

A quarter of all American adults (68 million) plan to wager $15.5 billion on this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/11/2023

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

Gambling911.com is here in the Big Apple as one of the more prestigious gaming events of the year is taking place here, iGamingNEXT.  This is widely considered among the best B2B networking events. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2023

Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore: The Pros and Cons Might Surprise You

Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore

Nevada sportsbooks are running on outdated technology, as evidenced by Caesars going down during much of the Super Bowl in that state. And US regulated sportsbooks payment options are not all that's cracked up to be.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/06/2023

PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

"I think I'll need some time to fully unpack my feelings but one thing will never change: my undying love (yes love) for all the MKF'ers I had the great fortune to work with and all the incredible partners we collaborated with along the way."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/04/2023

Utilizing Blockchain for Safer Gambling, OH Sports Director Fired for Promoting Betting Apps

In today's gambling and crypto roundup, CoinGeek's intrepid reporter Becky Liggero Fontana talks utilizing blockchain for safer gambling with Bitboss founder Matt Dickson.  Plus, an Ohio sports director has just been canned for using Twitter to promote DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/03/2023

Unusual Betting Reporter for Survivor Season 44

Unusual Betting Reporter for Survivor Season 44

Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho started the day Wednesday with 12-1 odds to win Survivor Season 44. But a flurry of money came in on Yam Yam, and now he's the favorite with 3-1 odds by Wednesday night.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/02/2023

Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down

Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down

Parent company Bally's slashes the popular DFS website as incoming CEO called the acquisition, made just two years ago, "a mistake".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/28/2023

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

When Lars Rosenberg, founder of FightClubCasino, shockingly passed away while in London attending this year's ICE gaming conference, it became immediately obvious the imprint he left on the industry and the void he left behind.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/28/2023

PointsBet Share Price Tanks on $178m First-Half Loss

PointsBet Share Price Tumbles on $178m First-Half Loss

The company reported a gross win margin falling 2.6 percentage points to 8.3%.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/27/2023

Jake Paul Introducing Young People to Sports Betting Through YouTube, BetR Integration Claim Critics

Jake Paul Introducing Young People to Sports Betting Through YouTube, BetR Integration Claim Critics

Paul's followers are in the millions and a significant number of them are under the age of 21.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/27/2023

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Fills Void Between Super Bowl and March Madness

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Fills Void Between Super Bowl and March Madness

Record betting was anticipated for a day otherwise typically reserved for March Madness preparations.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/26/2023

Is DraftKings Taking Bets on the Mayweather-Chalmers Fight?

Is DraftKings Taking Bets on the Mayweather-Chalmers Fight?

It does not appear as if DraftKings will be offering odds on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Aaron Chalmers exhibition fight this Saturday February 25.  Most of the state-based books do not take bets on exhibition fights. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/23/2023

Sports Betting Expansion in Washington State Quashed

Sports Betting Expansion in Washington State Quashed

Plus Caesars anticipates sports betting profit in 2023.  Wishful thinking?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/23/2023

Crickex Apps Download - Free Download Apps for Android and iOS Devices

Crickex Apps download are exactly for you if you want to place winning bets and play casino games anytime, anywhere. It has a user-friendly interface and great functionality. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2023

Dexsport Offers Blockchain-Based, Transparent and Fully Controlled Betting on a Wide Range of Sports Events

Ready to make your sports betting experience more exciting? You've heard of cryptocurrencies and the various applications of the blockchain industry, but are you aware of how these technologies have the potential to transform the way people enjoy betting on their favorite sports teams and making predictions about real-world events? Well, today is the day you become aware.  

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2023

Bitcoin Rally About to Lose Steam, Gov Cooper Says NC Sports Betting Bill to Pass This Year

Bitcoin has gained nearly 50% since the bottom fell out, mostly a result of the FTX Exchange collapse.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2023

Comparing the Bonuses and Promotions at Casinos with a German License

Over the years, the online betting industry has significantly developed in Germany. This has attracted a number of gambling enthusiasts. If you like to gamble online, you would be aware that the finest real money casinos are hard to come by. For this reason, we've conducted thorough research and compared the best online casinos with a German online casino license. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/21/2023

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The industry needs to pay close attention to what is taking place in the United Kingdom, a nation once at the forefront of legalized "anything goes" bookmaking and is now in the process of cracking down severely.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/20/2023

Barstool Sports Fully Acquired by Penn National

Barstool Sports Fully Acquired by Penn National

Penn paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool Sports that it doesn't already own, the sports and entertainment company said Friday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/19/2023

In Case You Missed It: Caesars Nevada Sports Betting Apps Went Down....During Most of Super Bowl

Caesars Nevada Sports Betting Apps Went Down....During Most of Super Bowl

It's not immediately clear what caused the snafu during the year's biggest sporting event in the US.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2023

Best Year Ever for US Casinos: Revenues Top $60B

Best Year Ever for US Casinos: Revenues Top $60B

84 million American adults, or 34% of the adult population, visited a casino in the past year, including newly opened markets in Nebraska and Virginia.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2023

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

If you know nothing about cryptocurrencies, it's time to brush up on your Bitcoin knowledge. There are guides that can assist you in selecting the very best cryptocurrency online casinos.  Below we offer the common pitfalls when selecting a casino that primarily incorporates Bitcoin and similar digital currencies.  Let's take a look.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/15/2023

3 Massachusetts Sportsbooks in Hot Water Over Taking Bets on In-State College Teams

3 Massachusetts Sportsbooks in Hot Water Over Taking Bets on In-State College Teams

A software vendor apparently believed Merrimack College was located in Florida, not Massachusetts.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/14/2023

FanDuel Parent Company to Explore US Listing

FanDuel Parent Company to Explore US Listing

The London-listed company's plan for a listing in the United States comes at a time when its market-leading U.S. FanDuel business has become the group's largest in revenue terms.

Submitted by Reuters on, Feb/14/2023

FanDuel Gronk Kick of Destiny More Like Kick of Buffoonery

Had BetOnline offered an Over/Under on the number of times Rihanna grabbed her crotch, the Gambling911 website would surely have been knocked offline due to the traffic coming in.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/13/2023

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

In this extensive probe, Gambling911 looks back at the life of Hyper6 founder Alex Aron and what led up to his shock New Year's death by hanging.  Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide but friends and family suggest foul play.  Just one year prior, Alex was the victim of a home invasion, kidnapping and robbery.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/12/2023

Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill Kiosks

Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill

Two individuals are accused of altering sports betting William Hill kiosks in Las Vegas in order to steal money with one facing 290 charges and others, not yet arrested, named in court documents.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/12/2023

Can't Bet on National Anthem Super Bowl Props With DraftKings

While you cannot bet on the Super Bowl National Anthem with DraftKings, BetUS is here to take all of those bets, everything from the legnth of the National Anthem to the color of Candace Mycale Guyton's outfit.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/11/2023

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